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Daily Routines & Independence in Young Children

We’re exploring how parents support young children with everyday routines and independence.

This short survey takes about 3–4 minutes and is intended for parents or caregivers of children ages 2–6.

Your responses will help us better understand which daily routines are most challenging and what kinds of support families find useful.

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2. Which daily routines are most challenging for your child right now?

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3. Of the routines you selected, which ONE is currently the most difficult?

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4. How much help does your child usually need with that routine?

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5. How often does this routine lead to resistance, frustration, or negotiation?

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6. What do you currently use to encourage your child to complete daily routines independently?

7. How interested would you be in a tool that makes daily routines more interactive and encourages children to complete them more independently?

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8. Which features would make a tool like this most useful to your family?

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9. Imagine a system that combines an app with small sensors or interactive elements that recognize when a child completes certain routines and responds with encouragement, characters, or rewards. How appealing would this be to you?

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10. If a system like this helped your child become more independent with several daily routines, what price range would you consider reasonable for the initial kit?

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11. Would you prefer to pay:

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12. What would make you most likely to try a product like this?}Select up to 2

13. What would be your biggest concern about using a product like this?Select all that apply

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14. Optional: Is there a daily routine you wish your child could do more independently?

15. Would you be interested in hearing more about a product like this in the future?

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